EDWARD J. SEBALD

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East Meadow, NY 11554

H-516-***-**** M- 516-***-****

acowke@r.postjobfree.com

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Senior Level Executive with extensive hands-on experience in financial management and

business leadership working with CEO, Board of Directors, Committees, Banks, Attorney’s

and Auditors. Executive with established record of significantly growing revenues while

managing costs. Excellent leader with solid record of improved organizational performance,

heightened productivity and enhanced internal controls. Areas of expertise in:

●Financial & Strategic Planning ●International

●Accounting / Auditing & Regulatory ●Business Process Improvement

●Budgeting & Forecasting ●Investment Portfolio Management

●Grants Management ●Procurement & Facilities Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JDRF International (“JDRF”) - New York, NY

October 2000-August 2014

Chief Financial Officer

The Foundation is a 501(c) (3) tax exempt organization whose mission is to find a cure for

type (1) diabetes and its complications. The Foundation consists of 11 Regions with over 100

field locations. The Foundation raises over $200 million per year in contributions from the

public and spends over $100 million per year in research commitments. The Foundation also

has International Affiliates in Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and other countries.

• Directly responsible for all financial, legal, purchasing and facilities operations of the

Foundation. Have seven direct reports and oversee a total staff of 25 employees.

Responsible for all financial related reporting and presentations to the International

Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Audit Committee and

Investment Committee.

• Spearheaded extremely successful centralization of financial processes at the

Foundation. Centralization was a strategic solution which enabled over 100 Chapters

to focus their attention on fundraising activities as opposed to administrative duties.

Centralization also tremendously enhanced internal controls by eliminating check

disbursement capabilities from over 100 field locations.

JDRF – (Cont’d)

• Collaborated on strategic planning efforts regarding multi-year fundraising

campaigns with Development. These campaigns resulted in Total Public Support

growing from $108 million in 2000 to $224 million in 2008. While significantly

growing Total Public Support also managed the Foundation’s cost structure in order

to ensure an efficiency percentage of over 80% each and every year toward mission

as well as ensuring top ratings from all the major Charity Watchdog groups. This

includes being named a Top Charity by the American Institute of Philanthropy and

BBB Wise.

• Collaborated with Research staff on implementing new Research Management

System “Smart Simple”. The new system greatly enhanced the Foundation’s

reporting capabilities regarding our Research priority areas. JDRF has over 450

active grants and spends over $100 million on both academic and Industry research

grants.

• Act as staff liaison with the JDRF Investment Committee, the current investment

portfolio is approximately $130 million. The asset allocation is well diversified

including investments in Hedge Funds.

IPC/IXNET, New York, NY- Consultant (November 1999- October 2000)

• IPC/IXNET is a public company providing technology & telecommunication services

to the financial trading community. The scope of the engagement included

responsibility for systems integration and conversion of HR Vantage system (HRIS

system) to SAP.

NEW YORK COTTON EXCHANGE, New York, NY (1981-1998)

Vice President Finance (1985-1998)

Financial/Compliance Investigator (1981-1985)

• Created measurable value through revenue enhancement and expense reductions.

Directed daily financial, administrative and benefits/compensation activities for the

Exchange and its business segments which included equities, currencies and

agricultural businesses. Conducted due diligence from start to finish relating to the

acquisitions of the New York Futures Exchange and Commodity Clearing

Corporation, acquisitions added over $4 million per year in pre-tax profits.

Negotiated market data fees contract resulting in additional revenue of $1.2 million

annually.

Systems Knowledge

Oracle General Ledger Software, Adaptive Planning Forecasting & Budgeting, Markview I

Expense, Report Tracker, Pledge maker, Luminate, Greater Giving, Sales Force, Smart

Simple and Microsoft Office

EDUCATION

HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY, BBA- Accounting

Successfully completed all parts of CPA exam

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